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Race Schedule

The 2027 Festival of Sails will offer an exciting array of on-water events tailored for all sailing enthusiasts. With a wide variety of race classes, including the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race and the return of the Mornington to Geelong Passage Race, both presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, there is something for every type of sailor. In 2027, we are proud to feature the Sports Boat Australian Championship and S80 Victorian Championship.

Please check the website more information on the races, entry details, and the full festival schedule.

For further information regarding the regatta, please contact the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

Festival of Sails – Provisional Schedule
23-26 January 2027

 

Class Sat, 23rd Jan Sun, 24th Jan Mon, 25th Jan Tue, 26th Jan
Passage Rating Series Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Special Course (x1)
10:55 am start
Passage Spinnaker Series Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 No Racing
Mornington Peninsula Series Mornington to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 TBA TBA No Racing
Double Handed Series Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Long Special Course
10:55 am start		 Long Special Course
10:55 am start		 No Racing
Passage Non-Spinnaker Series MMelbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 No Racing
Multihull Series Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 No Racing
Sports Boat Australian Championship Windward-Leeward Course (x2) 11:55 am start Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start
S80 Victorian Championship Windward-Leeward Course (x2) 11:55 am start Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 No Racing
J24 Series Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Windward-Leeward Course (x3)
10:55 am start		 Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start		 No Racing
Passage Miniseries Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start		 Special Course
10:55 am start		 No Racing No Racing
Cadet Sprint Series No Racing No Racing No Racing Sprints (x10)
10:55 am start

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